Toyota Mirai (2021 year). Manual in english - part 3

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entered to memory and recalled 

automatically by the driving position 

memory system. (



P.136)

■

Power easy access system (if 

equipped)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat 

move in accordance with power 

switch mode and the driver’s seat 

belt condition. (



P.136)

■

After adjusting the steering 

wheel (manual adjustment type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is 

securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steer-

ing wheel is not securely locked.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.500)

Press on or close to the 

 

mark.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel 

while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to 

mishandle the vehicle and cause 

an accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering 

wheel (manual adjustment 

type)

Make sure that the steering wheel 

is securely locked. Otherwise, the 

steering wheel may move sud-

denly, possibly causing an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

Sounding the horn

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Before 

driving

*

: If equipped

The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your 
driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear 
view mirror by moving it up and 
down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror

Reflected light from the head-
lights of vehicles behind can be 
reduced by operating the lever.

1

Normal position

2

Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror

Responding to the level of 
brightness of the headlights of 
vehicles behind, the reflected 
light is automatically reduced.
Turn the automatic anti-glare 
function mode on/off

When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator 

 

illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode 
each time the power switch is 
turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator 

 also turns off.)

Inside rear view mir-

ror

*

The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to 
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of 
rear view mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the 

mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling 

of the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

Anti-glare function

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■

To prevent sensor error (vehi-

cles with an auto anti-glare 

inside rear view mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate 

properly, do not touch or cover 

them.

*

: If equipped

Digital Rearview Mir-

ror

*

The Digital Rearview Mirror 
is a system that uses the 
camera on the rear of the 
vehicle and displays its 
image on the display of the 
Digital Rearview Mirror.

The Digital Rearview Mirror 
can be changed between 
optical mirror mode and dig-
ital mirror mode by operat-
ing the lever.

The Digital Rearview Mirror 
allows the driver to see the 
rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head 
restraints, luggage or rear 
sunshade (if equipped) 
ensuring rear visibility. 
Also, the rear seats are not 
displayed and privacy of the 
passengers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

Before using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror

●

Make sure to adjust the mirror 

before driving. (



P.146)

• Change to optical mirror mode 

and adjust the position of the 

Digital Rearview Mirror so that 

the area behind your vehicle 

can be viewed properly.

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Before 

driving

Camera indicator

Indicates that the camera is operat-
ing normally.

Icon display area

Displays icons, adjusting gauge, 
etc. (



P.146)

Select button

Press to change the setting of the 
item you want to adjust.

Menu button

Press to display the icon display 
area and select the item you want 
to adjust.

Lever

Operate to change between digital 
mirror mode and optical mirror 
mode.

Operate the lever to change 
between digital mirror mode and 
optical mirror mode.

1

Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area 
behind the vehicle.

 will illuminate in this mode.

2

Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital 
Rearview Mirror allows it to be used 
as an optical mirror.

■

Digital mirror mode operating 

condition

The power switch is turned to ON.

When the power switch is changed 

from ON to OFF or ACC, the image 

will disappear after several seconds.

■

When using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror in digital mirror 

mode

●

If it is difficult the see the rear view 

image being displayed due to 

water or dust being attached the 

camera, operate the rear camera 

washer (



P.149). If it is still diffi-

cult to see, change to optical mir-

ror mode.

●

If it is difficult to see the displayed 

image due to light reflected off the 

Digital Rearview Mirror, the cam-

era being dirty, or if lights of a 

vehicle behind your vehicle or the 

WARNING

• Change to digital mirror mode 

and adjust the display settings.

●

As the range of the image dis-

played by the Digital Rearview 

Mirror is different from that of 

the optical mirror, make sure to 

check this difference before 

driving.

System components

Changing modes

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displayed image are bothering 

you, change to optical mirror 

mode.

●

When the trunk is open, the Digital 

Rearview Mirror image may not 

display properly. Before driving, 

make sure the trunk is closed.

●

If the display is difficult to see due 

to reflected light, close the elec-

tronic sunshade for the panoramic 

moon roof (if equipped).

●

Any of the following conditions 

may occur when driving in the 

dark, such as at night. None of 

them indicates that a malfunction 

has occurred.

• Colors of objects in the displayed 

image may differ from their actual 

color.

• Depending on the height of the 

lights of the vehicle behind, the 

area around the vehicle may 

appear white and blurry.

• Automatic image adjustment for 

brighter surrounding image may 

cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed 
image or flickering bothers you, 
change to optical mirror mode.

●

The Digital Rearview Mirror may 

become hot while it is in digital 

mirror mode.

This is not a malfunction.

●

Depending on your physical con-

dition or age, it may take longer 

than usual to focus on the dis-

played image. In this case, 

change to optical mirror mode.

●

Do not let passengers stare at the 

displayed image when the vehicle 

is being driven, as doing so may 

cause motion sickness.

■

When the system malfunctions

If the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion is displayed when using the 

Digital Rearview Mirror in digital mir-

ror mode, the system may be mal-

functioning. The symbol will 

disappear in a few seconds. Oper-

ate the lever, change to optical mir-

ror mode and have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Adjusting the mirror height

The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your 
driving posture.
Change to optical mirror mode, 
adjusting the height of the rear 
view mirror by moving it up and 
down.

■

Display settings (digital mir-
ror mode)

Settings of the display in the dig-
ital mirror mode can be 
changed.

1

Press the menu button.

Adjusting the mirror

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Before 

driving

The icons will be displayed.

2

Press the menu button 
repeatedly and select the 
item you want to adjust.

3

Press 

 or 

 to 

change the setting.

The icons will disappear if a button 

is not operated for approximately 5 

seconds or more.

*

: This is a function for the optical 

mirror mode, however, the setting 
can also be changed while using 
the digital mirror mode.

■

Enabling/disabling the 
automatic anti-glare func-
tion (optical mirror mode)

The automatic anti-glare func-
tion in the optical mirror mode 
can be enabled/disabled. The 
setting can be changed in both 
the digital mirror mode and the 
optical mirror mode.



When using the digital mirror 
mode



P.146

Icons

Settings

Select to adjust the bright-
ness of the display.

Select to adjust the area 
displayed up/down.

Select to adjust the area 
displayed to the left/right.

Select to adjust the angle of 
the displayed image.

Select to zoom in/out the 
displayed image.

Select to enable/disable the 
automatic anti-glare func-
tion.

*

Responding to the bright-
ness of the headlights of 
vehicles behind, the 
reflected light is automati-
cally adjusted.
The automatic anti-glare 
function is enabled each 
time the power switch is 
changed to ON.

Select to display Home-
Link

®

 Training Tutorial to 

assist customers to train 
their Garage Door Opener 
System. (



P.373)

Select to change the lan-
guage of the HomeLink

®

 

Training Tutorial.

Icons

Settings

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

When using the optical mirror 
mode

1

Press the menu button.

The icons will be displayed.

2

Press the menu button 

repeatedly and select 

.

The setting display will be dis-

played.

3

Press 

 or 

 to 

enable (“ON”)/disable 
(“OFF”) the automatic anti-
glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button 

is not operated for approximately 5 

seconds or more.

■

Adjusting the display (digital 

mirror mode)

●

If the displayed image is adjusted, 

it may appear distorted. This is not 

a malfunction.

●

If the brightness of the Digital 

Rearview Mirror is set too high, it 

may cause eye strain. Adjust the 

Digital Rearview Mirror to an 

appropriate brightness. If your 

eyes become tired, change to 

optical mirror mode.

●

The brightness of the Digital Rear-

view Mirror will change automati-

cally according to the brightness 

of the area in front of your vehicle.

■

To prevent the light sensors 

from malfunctioning

To prevent the light sensors from 

malfunctioning, do not touch or 

cover them.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

While driving

●

Do not adjust the position of the 

Digital Rearview Mirror or adjust 

the display settings while driv-

ing.

Stop the vehicle and operate 

the Digital Rearview Mirror con-

trol switches.

Failure to do so may cause a 

steering wheel operation error, 

resulting in an unexpected acci-

dent.

●

Always pay attention to the 

vehicle’s surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other 
objects may look different when in 
digital mirror mode and optical 
mirror mode.
When backing up, make sure to 
directly check the safety of the 
area around your vehicle, espe-
cially behind the vehicle.
Additionally, if a vehicle 
approaches from the rear in the 
dark, such as at night, the sur-
rounding area may appear dim.

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Before 

driving

■

Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the 
image on the display may be dif-
ficult to see.
Clean the mirror surface gently 
using a soft dry cloth.

■

Cleaning the camera

If the camera lens is dirty or cov-
ered with foreign matter, such as 
water droplets, snow, mud, etc., 
the displayed image may not be 
clear. In this case, rinse the 
camera lens with a large quan-
tity of water and then wipe it 
clean with a soft cloth damp-
ened with water.
Dirt on the camera lens can be 
cleaned by operating the dedi-
cated camera cleaning washer. 
(



P.197)

■

The camera

The camera for the Digital Rearview 

Mirror is located as shown.

■

Camera cleaning with washer 

fluid

●

It may become difficult to see the 

rear view of the vehicle due to the 

washer fluid which is sprayed 

when washing the camera, so 

drive while take heed of the sur-

rounding conditions.

●

If washer fluid remains on the 

camera lens surface after washing 

the camera, it may be difficult to 

see the rear view of the vehicle 

due to the height and slope of the 

head lamps on the vehicle follow-

ing at night. In that case, change 

to optical mirror mode.

●

There are cases where even 

when the camera is washed it will 

not be completed cleaned due to 

the dirt. In such cases, rinse off 

the camera with large amounts of 

water and wipe off the water drop-

lets with soft cloth dampened with 

water.

●

Reflective items, such as water, 

snow, etc., which are attached in 

the vicinity of the camera cannot 

be washed as the camera clean-

ing sprays washer fluid to the 

camera lens.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of fire

If the driver continues using the 

Digital Rearview Mirror while 

smoke or odor comes from the 

mirror, it may result in fire. Stop 

using the system immediately and 

contact your Toyota dealer.

Cleaning the Digital Rear-
view Mirror

NOTICE

■

To prevent the Digital Rear-

view Mirror from malfunction-

ing

●

Do not use detergents, such as 

thinner, benzene, and alcohol to 

clean the mirror. They may dis-

color, deteriorate or damage the 

mirror surface.

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NOTICE

●

Do not smoke, use matches, 

use cigarette lighters or allow 

open flames near the mirror. It 

may damage the mirror or 

cause a fire.

●

Do not remove, disassemble or 

modify the mirror.

■

To prevent the camera from 

malfunctioning

●

Observe the following precau-

tions, otherwise the Digital 

Rearview Mirror may not oper-

ate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera 

or subject it to a strong impact, 

as the camera installation posi-

tion and angle may be changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or 

modify the camera.

• When washing the camera, 

rinse it with a large quantity of 

water and then wipe it clean 

with a soft cloth dampened with 

water.

Do not strongly rub the camera 

lens, as it may be scratched and 

will not be able to transmit a 

clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, 

car wax, window cleaner or 

glass coat to adhere to the cam-

era cover. If this happens, wipe 

it off as soon as possible.

• Do not apply hot water to the 

camera in cold weather, as the 

sudden change of temperature 

may cause the camera to not 

operate properly.

• When using a high pressure 

washer to wash the vehicle, do 

not directly spray the camera 

and its surrounding area, as 

doing so may cause the camera 

to not operate properly.

●

Do not subject the camera to a 

strong impact as this could 

cause a malfunction.

If this happens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

●

Do not block the vent holes of 

the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror 

may be hot, leading to a mal-

function or a fire.

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Before 

driving

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following 
table for the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

If you notice any symptoms

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is diffi-
cult to see.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Clean the mirror surface 
gently, using a soft dry 
cloth.

Sunlight or headlights are 
shining directly into the Digi-
tal Rearview Mirror.

Change to optical mirror 
mode.
(If the light is coming 
through the panoramic 
moon roof [if equipped] 
close the electronic 
sunshade.)



The vehicle is in a dark 
area.



The vehicle is near a TV 
tower, broadcasting sta-
tion, electric power plant, 
or other location where 
strong radio waves or 
electrical noise may be 
present.



The temperature around 
the camera is extremely 
high/low.



The ambient temperature 
is extremely low.



It is raining or humid.



Sunlight or headlights are 
shining directly into the 
camera lens.



The vehicle is under fluo-
rescent lights, sodium 
lights, mercury lights, etc.



Water vapor from the tail-
pipe is obstructing the 
camera.

Change to optical mirror 
mode.
(Change back to digital 
mirror mode when the 
conditions have 
improved.)

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The image is diffi-
cult to see.

Foreign matters (such as 
water droplets, snow, mud, 
etc.) is on the camera lens.



Operate the dedi-
cated camera clean-
ing washer and clean 
the camera lens. 
(



P.149)



Change to optical mir-
ror mode.



Rinse the camera 
with a large quantity 
of water, wipe it clean 
with a soft cloth 
dampened with water, 
and then change back 
to digital mirror mode.

The image is out of 
alignment.

The trunk is not fully closed. Fully close the trunk.

The camera or its surround-
ing area has received a 
strong impact.

Change to optical mirror 
mode and have the 
vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

The display is dim 
and 

 is dis-

played.

The system may be mal-
functioning.

Change to optical mirror 
mode and have the 
vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

 goes off.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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Before 

driving

 is displayed.

The Digital Rearview Mirror 
is extremely hot.
(The display will gradually 
become more dim. If the 
temperature continues to 
increase, the Digital Rear-
view Mirror will turn off.)

Reducing the cabin 
temperature is recom-
mended to reduce the 
temperature of the mir-
ror.

(

 will disappear 

when the mirror 
becomes cool.)

If 

 does not disap-

pear even though the 
mirror is cool, have the 
vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.

The lever cannot be 
operated properly.

The lever may be malfunc-
tioning.

Change to optical mirror 
mode and have the 
vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.
(To change to optical 
mirror mode, press and 
hold the menu button 
for approximately 10 
seconds.)

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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1

To select a mirror to adjust, 
turn the switch.

Left

Right

2

To adjust the mirror, operate 
the switch.

Up

Right

Down

Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can 

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window 

defogger to turn on the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers. (



P.329, 

336)

■

Automatic adjustment of the 

mirror angle (if equipped)

A desired mirror face angle can be 

entered to memory and recalled 

automatically by the driving position 

memory. (



P.136)

Outside rear view mir-

rors

The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to 
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions 

while driving.

Failure to do so may result in loss 

of control of the vehicle and cause 

an accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while 

driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors 

folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger 

side mirrors must be extended 

and properly adjusted before 

driving.

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers 

are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces, as they can become 

very hot and burn you.

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Before 

driving

1

Folds the mirrors

2

Extends the mirrors

Putting the switch in the neutral 
position sets the mirrors to auto-
matic mode. Automatic mode 
allows the folding or extending of 
the mirrors to be linked to lock-
ing/unlocking of the doors.

■

Using automatic mode in cold 

weather

When automatic mode is used in 

cold weather, the door mirror could 

freeze up and automatic stowing 

and return may not be possible. In 

this case, remove any ice and snow 

from the door mirror, then either 

operate the mirror using manual 

mode or move the mirror by hand.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.500)

When either “L” or “R” of the mir-
ror select switch is selected, the 
outside rear view mirrors will 
automatically angle downwards 
when the vehicle is reversing in 
order to give a better view of the 
ground.
To disable this function, select 
neither “L” nor “R”.

■

Adjusting the mirror angle 
when the vehicle is revers-
ing

With the shift position in R, 
adjust the mirror angle at a 
desired position.
The adjusted angle will be mem-
orized and the mirror will auto-
matically tilt to the memorized 
angle whenever the shift posi-
tion is shifted to R from next 
time.

The memorized downward tilt posi-
tion of the mirror is linked to the 
normal position (angle adjusted 
with the shift position in other than 
R). Therefore, if the normal position 
is changed after adjustment, the tilt 
position will also change.
When the normal position is 
changed, readjust the angle in 
reversing.

Folding and extending the 
mirrors

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mir-

ror malfunction, be careful not to 

get your hand caught by the mov-

ing mirror.

Linked mirror function 
when reversing

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4-5.Opening, closing the windows

The power windows can be 
opened and closed using the 
switches.
Operating the switch moves the 
windows as follows:

1

Closing

2

One-touch closing

*

3

Opening

4

One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, 

operate the switch in the opposite 
direction.

■

The power windows can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ON

■

Operating the power windows 

after turning the fuel cell sys-

tem off

The power windows can be oper-

ated for approximately 45 seconds 

even after the power switch is 

turned to ACC or turned off. They 

cannot, however, be operated once 

either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed 

between the window and the win-

dow frame while the window is clos-

ing, window movement is stopped 

and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught 

between the door and window while 

the window is opening, window 

movement is stopped.

■

When the side window cannot 

be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or 

catch protection function operates 

unusually and the side window can-

not be opened or closed, perform 

the following operations with the 

power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power 

switch in ON, within 4 seconds of 

the jam protection function or 

catch protection function activat-

ing, continuously operate the 

power window switch in the one-

touch closing direction or one-

touch opening direction so that the 

side window can be opened and 

closed.

●

If the side window cannot be 

opened and closed even when 

performing the above operations, 

perform the following procedure 

for function initialization.

1

Turn the power switch to ON.

2

Pull and hold the power window 

switch in the one-touch closing 

direction and completely close 

the side window.

3

Release the power window 

switch for a moment, resume 

pulling the switch in the one-

touch closing direction, and hold 

it there for approximately 6 sec-

onds or more.

4

Press and hold the power win-

dow switch in the one-touch 

opening direction. After the side 

window is completely opened, 

continue holding the switch for 

an additional 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the 
power windows

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Before 

driving

5

Release the power window 

switch for a moment, resume 

pushing the switch in the one-

touch opening direction, and 

hold it there for approximately 4 

seconds or more.

6

Pull and hold the power window 

switch in the one-touch closing 

direction again. After the side 

window is completely closed, 

continue holding the switch for a 

further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the 

window is moving, start again from 

the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot 

be fully closed or opened, have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Door lock linked window opera-

tion

●

The power windows can be 

opened and closed using the 
mechanical key.

*

 (



P.471)

●

The power windows can be 

opened using the wireless remote 
control.

*

 (



P.121)

*

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Power windows open warning 

buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is 

shown on the multi-information dis-

play in the instrument cluster when 

the power switch is turned off and 

the driver’s door is opened with the 

power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.500)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all 

the power window operations, 

including the operation for the 

passengers. In order to prevent 

accidental operation, especially 

by a child, do not let a child 

operate the power windows. It is 

possible for children and other 

passengers to have body parts 

caught in the power window. 

Also, when riding with a child, it 

is recommended to use the win-

dow lock switch. (



P.158)

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of 

their body in a position where it 

could be caught when a window 

is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote 

control or mechanical key and 

operating the power windows, 

operate the power window after 

checking to make sure that 

there is no possibility of any 

passenger having any of their 

body parts caught in the win-

dow. Also do not let a child 

operate window by the wireless 

remote control or mechanical 

key. It is possible for children 

and other passengers to get 

caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn 

the power switch off, carry the 

key and exit the vehicle along 

with the child. There may be 

accidental operation, due to 

mischief, etc., that may possibly 

lead to an accident.

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This function can be used to 
prevent children from acciden-
tally opening or closing a pas-
senger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator 

 will come on and 

the passenger windows will be 
locked.
The passenger windows can still be 
opened and closed using the 
driver’s switch even if the lock 
switch is on.

■

The power windows can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When the 12-volt battery is dis-

connected

The window lock switch is disabled. 

If necessary, press the window lock 

switch after reconnecting the 12-volt 

battery.

WARNING

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body 

to intentionally activate the jam 

protection function.

●

The jam protection function may 

not work if something gets 

jammed just before the window 

is fully closed. Be careful not to 

get any part of your body 

jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body 

or clothing to intentionally acti-

vate the catch protection func-

tion.

●

The catch protection function 

may not work if something gets 

caught just before the window is 

fully opened. Be careful not to 

get any part of your body or 

clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental 
operation (window lock 
switch)

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Driving

5-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.......

160

Cargo and luggage .....

167

Vehicle load limits .......

169

Trailer towing...............

170

Dinghy towing .............

171

5-2. Driving procedures

Power switch...............

172

Shift position ...............

177

Turn signal lever..........

183

Parking brake..............

184

Brake Hold ..................

187

ASC (Active Sound Control)

..................................

189

Water release (H

2

O switch)

..................................

190

5-3. Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch..........

191

AHB (Automatic High 

Beam)........................

193

Windshield wipers and 

washer.......................

197

5-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel door .

203

5-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 +

..................................

207

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

..................................

212

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

..................................

223

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

..................................

234

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

..................................

237

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

..................................

249

Intuitive parking assist.

254

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 

Alert)..........................

263

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-

tion) ...........................

269

PKSB (Parking Support 

Brake)........................

273

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (static objects) ....

278

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles)...........................

280

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear pedestrians)

282

Toyota Teammate Advanced 

Park ...........................

284

Driving mode select switch

..................................

314

Snow mode .................

315

Driving assist systems.

316

5-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips........

321

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■

Starting the fuel cell system



P.172

■

Driving

1

With the brake pedal 
depressed, shift the shift 
position to D.

Check that the shift position indica-

tor shows D.

2

If the parking brake is set, 
release the parking brake. 
(



P.184)

If the parking brake is in automatic 

mode, the parking brake is release 

automatically when shifting the shift 

lever to any position other than P. 

(



P.184)

3

Gradually release the brake 
pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.

■

Stopping

1

Depress the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking 
brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 

extended period of time, shift the 

shift position to P. (



P.180)

■

Parking the vehicle

1

Depress the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle completely.

2

If the parking brake is 
released, set the parking 
brake. (



P.184)

3

Shift the shift position to P. 
(



P.180)

Check that the shift position indica-

tor shows P and the parking brake 

indicator is illuminated.

4

Press the power switch to 
stop the fuel cell system.

5

Slowly release the brake 
pedal.

6

Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the electronic 
key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels 

as needed.

■

Starting off on a steep 
uphill

1

Firmly depress the brake 
pedal and shift the shift posi-
tion to D.

The hill-start assist control will be 

activated.

2

Set the parking brake. 
(



P.184)

3

Release the brake pedal and 
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the 
vehicle.

4

Release the parking brake. 
(



P.184)

When the following unusual 

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures 
should be observed to 
ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

Sudden start restraint 
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

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operation is performed with the 
accelerator pedal depressed, 
the fuel cell system output may 
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted 

to R

*

.

• When the shift lever is shifted 

from P or R to forward drive 
shift position such as D

*

.

When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display and head-up display (if 
equipped). Read the message and 
follow the instruction.

*

: Depending on the situation, the 

shift position may not be 
changed.

■

For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that fuel cell vehicles 

are similar to conventional vehicles, 

and it is necessary to refrain from 

activities such as sudden accelera-

tion. (



P.88)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, 

because visibility will be reduced, 

the windows may become fogged-

up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to 

rain, because the road surface will 

be especially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when 

driving on an expressway in the 

rain, because there may be a 

layer of water between the tires 

and the road surface, preventing 

the steering and brakes from 

operating properly.

■

ECO Accelerator Guidance 

(



P.102)

Eco-friendly driving may be 

achieved more easily by staying 

within the zone of Eco acceleration. 

Also, by staying within the zone of 

Eco acceleration, it will be easier to 

obtain a good Eco score.

●

When starting off:

Gradually depress the accelerator 
pedal to stay within the zone of Eco 
acceleration and accelerate to the 
desired speed. By refraining from 
excessive acceleration, a good eco 
start score will be obtained.

●

When driving:

After accelerating to the desired 
speed, release the accelerator 
pedal and drive at a stable speed 
while staying within the zone of Eco 
acceleration. By staying within the 
zone of Eco acceleration, a good 
eco cruise score will be obtained.

●

When stopping:

By starting to release the accelera-
tor pedal early before decelerating, 
a good eco stop score will be 
obtained.

■

Restraining the fuel cell system 

output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake 

pedals are depressed at the same 

time, the fuel cell system output 

may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed 

on the multi-information display 

and head-up display (if equipped) 

while the system is operating. 

(



P.448)

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRAC is turned off 

(



P.317), sudden start restraint 

control also does not operate. If 

your vehicle have trouble escaping 

from the mud or fresh snow by oper-

ating sudden start restraint control, 

deactivate TRAC (



P.317) so that 

the vehicle may become able to 

escape from the mud or fresh snow.

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■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, 

observing the following precautions 

is recommended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high 

speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low 

gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed 

for extended periods.

■

Drum-in-disc type parking 

brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type 

parking brake system. This type of 

brake system needs bedding-down 

of the brake shoes periodically or 

whenever the parking brake shoes 

and/or drum are replaced. Have 

your Toyota dealer perform the bed-

ding down operation.

■

Operating your vehicle in a for-

eign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle 

registration laws and confirm the 

availability of the correct fuel. 

(



P.485)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated. This prevents the vehicle 

from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamil-

iar with the location of the brake 

and accelerator pedals to avoid 

depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the 

accelerator pedal instead of the 

brake pedal will result in sudden 

acceleration that may lead to an 

accident.

• When backing up, you may twist 

your body around, leading to dif-

ficulty in operating the pedals. 

Make sure to operate the pedals 

properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct 

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This 

allows you to depress the brake 

and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using 

your right foot. Depressing the 

brake pedal using your left foot 

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting in an accident.

●

The driver should pay extra 

attention to pedestrians as this 

vehicle is powered only by an 

electric motor (traction motor). 

As there is no engine noise, the 

pedestrians may misjudge the 

vehicle’s movement. Even with 

the acoustic vehicle alerting 

system activate, drive with care 

as pedestrians in the vicinity 

may still not notice the vehicle if 

the surrounding area is noisy.

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WARNING

●

During normal driving, do not 

turn off the fuel cell system. 

Turning the fuel cell system off 

while driving will not cause loss 

of steering or braking control, 

however, power assist to the 

steering will be lost. This will 

make it more difficult to steer 

smoothly, so you should pull 

over and stop the vehicle as 

soon as it is safe to do so.

In the event of an emergency, 

such as if it becomes impossible 

to stop the vehicle in the normal 

way: 



P.434

●

Using the brakes continuously 

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness 

when driving down a steep hill.

●

Do not adjust the positions of 

the steering wheel, the seat, or 

the inside or outside rear view 

mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of 

vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passen-

gers’ arms, heads or other parts 

of their body are not outside the 

vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit. Even if the legal 

speed limit permits it, do not 

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) 

unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires. Driving 

over 85 mph (140 km/h) may 

result in tire failure, loss of con-

trol and possible injury. Be sure 

to consult a tire dealer to deter-

mine whether the tires on your 

vehicle are high-speed capabil-

ity tires or not before driving at 

such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration 

and steering may cause tire 

slippage and reduce your ability 

to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration or regen-

erative braking due to shifting 

could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, 

lightly depress the brake pedal 

to make sure that the brakes 

are functioning properly. Wet 

brake pads may prevent the 

brakes from functioning prop-

erly. If the brakes on only one 

side are wet and not functioning 

properly, steering control may 

be affected.

■

When shifting the shift posi-

tion

●

Do not let the vehicle roll back-

ward while a forward driving 

position is selected, or roll for-

ward while the shift position is in 

R.

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift position to 

P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift position to 

R while the vehicle is moving 

forward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift position to 

a driving position while the vehi-

cle is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

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WARNING

●

Changing the shift position to N 

while the vehicle is moving will 

disengage the fuel cell system. 

Regenerative braking is not 

available with the fuel cell sys-

tem disengaged.

●

Be careful not to change the 

shift position with the accelera-

tor pedal depressed. Changing 

the shift position to any posi-

tions other than P or N may lead 

to unexpected rapid accelera-

tion of the vehicle that may 

cause an accident and result in 

death or serious injury.

After changing the shift position, 

make sure to confirm the cur-

rent shift position displayed on 

the shift position indicator inside 

the meter.

■

If you hear a squealing or 

scraping noise (brake pad 

wear limit indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and 

replaced by your Toyota dealer as 

soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the 

pads are not replaced when 

needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle 

when the wear limits of the brake 

pads and/or those of the brake 

discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal unnecessarily.

If the shift position is in any 

position other than P or N, the 

vehicle may accelerate sud-

denly and unexpectedly, caus-

ing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents 

due to the vehicle rolling away, 

always keep depressing the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated, and apply the parking 

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an 

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing forward or backward, always 

depress the brake pedal and 

securely apply the parking 

brake as needed.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette 

lighters, spray cans, or soft 

drink cans in the vehicle when it 

is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the fol-

lowing:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette 

lighter or spray can, and may 

lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the 

vehicle may cause the plastic 

lenses and plastic material of 

glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, 

causing the contents to spray 

over the interior of the vehicle, 

and may also cause a short cir-

cuit in the vehicle’s electrical 

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in 

the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter 

is in a place such as the glove 

box or on the floor, it may be lit 

accidentally when luggage is 

loaded or the seat is adjusted, 

causing a fire.

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WARNING

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to 

the windshield or windows. Do 

not place containers such as air 

fresheners on the instrument 

panel or dashboard. Adhesive 

discs or containers may act as 

lenses, causing a fire in the 

vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window 

open if the curved glass is 

coated with a metallized film 

such as a silver-colored one. 

Reflected sunlight may cause 

the glass to act as a lens, caus-

ing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, 

shift the shift position to P, stop 

the fuel cell system and lock the 

vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated.

If the vehicle is parked with the 

shift position in P but the park-

ing brake is not set, the vehicle 

may start to move, possibly 

leading to an accident.

■

When taking a nap in the vehi-

cle

Always turn the fuel cell system 

off. Otherwise, if you accidentally 

move the shift lever or depress 

the accelerator pedal, causing the 

vehicle to unintentionally move, 

which can lead to an accident, 

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive 

more cautiously.

Braking distance increases 

when the brakes are wet, and 

this may cause one side of the 

vehicle to brake differently than 

the other side. Also, the parking 

brake may not securely hold the 

vehicle.

●

If the electronically controlled 

brake system does not operate, 

do not follow other vehicles 

closely and avoid hills or sharp 

turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal 

should be depressed more 

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have 

your brakes fixed immediately.

●

The brake system consists of 2 

or more individual hydraulic sys-

tems; if one of the systems fails, 

the other(s) will still operate. In 

this case, the brake pedal 

should be depressed more 

firmly than usual and the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have 

your brakes fixed immediately.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

and brake pedals at the same 

time during driving, as this may 

restrain the fuel cell system out-

put.

●

Do not use the accelerator 

pedal or depress the accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the 

same time to hold the vehicle on 

a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and 

shift the shift position to P. Failure 

to do so may cause the vehicle to 

move or the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator 

pedal is accidentally depressed.

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NOTICE

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle 

parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel 

fully in either direction and hold 

it there for an extended period 

of time.

Doing so may damage the 

power steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road, drive as slowly as possible 

to avoid damaging the wheels, 

underside of the vehicle, etc.

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause 

the following situations. Hold the 

steering wheel firmly and gradu-

ally depress the brake pedal to 

slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your 

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal 

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Information on what to do in case 

of a flat tire (



P.457)

■

When encountering flooded 

roads

Do not drive on a road that has 

flooded after heavy rain, etc. 

Doing so may cause the following 

serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Fuel cell system stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Fuel cell system damage 

caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a 

flooded road and the vehicle is 

flooded, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Fuel cell system

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality 

of transmission fluid, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bear-

ings and suspension joints 

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

If the shift control system is dam-

aged by flooding, it may not be 

possible to shift the shift position 

to P, or from P to other positions. 

In this case, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

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Cargo capacity depends on the 
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load 
capacity) — (Total weight of 
occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct 
Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The 
combined weight of occupants 
and cargo should never exceed 
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your 
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” 
amount equals 1400 lbs. and 
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 

750 (5 



 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined 
weight of luggage and cargo 
being loaded on the vehicle. 
That weight may not safely 
exceed the available cargo and 
luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing 
a trailer, load from your trailer 
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the 
available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle. 
(



P.169)

Toyota does not recommend towing 
a trailer with your vehicle. Your 
vehicle is not designed for trailer 
towing.

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) (



P.484)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a 

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following 
information about storage 
precautions, cargo capacity 
and load:

Capacity and distribution

Calculation formula for 
your vehicle

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total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity will 
be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B

*2

 lb. (kg) - A

*1

 lb. (kg) = C

*3

 lb. 

(kg)

*1

:A =Weight of people

*2

:B =Total load capacity

*3

:C =Available cargo and luggage 

load

In this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of D 
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo 
and luggage load will be reduced E 
lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

*4

 lb. (kg) = E

*5

 lb. 

(kg)

*4

:D =Additional weight of people

*5

:E =Available cargo and luggage 

load

As shown in the example above, 
if the number of occupants 
increases, the cargo and lug-
gage load will be reduced by an 
amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the 
additional occupants. In other 
words, if an increase in the num-
ber of occupants causes an 
excess of the total load capacity 
(combined weight of occupants 
plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and 
luggage on your vehicle.

WARNING

■

Things that must not be car-

ried in the trunk

The following things may cause a 

fire if loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the 

pedals from being depressed 

properly, may block the driver’s 

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the 

trunk whenever possible.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage 

in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear 

seats (when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant 

compartment.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum 

axle weight rating or the total 

vehicle weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’s weight and the cargo 

load is less than the total load 

capacity, do not apply the load 

unevenly. Improper loading may 

cause deterioration of steering 

or braking control which may 

cause death or serious injury.

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Total load capacity and seating 

capacity

These details are also described on 

the tire and loading information 

label. (



P.417)

NOTICE

■

Roof film (vehicles with elec-

tronic sunshade)

Do not attach a roof carrier on the 

roof film. It may damage the film 

surface.

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include 
total load capacity, seating 
capacity, towing capacity 
and cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight): 



P.484

Total load capacity means the 
combined weight of occu-
pants, cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity: 



P.484

Seating capacity means the 
maximum number of occu-
pants whose estimated aver-
age weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) 
per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-
ing)

Toyota does not recommend 
towing a trailer with your vehi-
cle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase 
or decrease depending on the 
weight and the number of 
occupants.

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■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to 

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in 

an accident.

Trailer towing

Toyota does not recom-
mend towing a trailer with 
your vehicle. Toyota also 
does not recommend the 
installation of a tow hitch or 
the use of a tow hitch carrier 
for a wheelchair, scooter, 
bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is 
not designed for trailer tow-
ing or for the use of tow 
hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed 
to be dinghy towed (with 4 
wheels on the ground) 
behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to 

your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the 

four wheels on the ground.

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5-2.Driving procedures

1

Pull the parking brake switch 
to check that the parking 
brake is set. (



P.184)

The parking brake indicator will 

come on.

2

Firmly depress the brake 
pedal.

 and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. 

If it is not displayed, the fuel cell 

system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the 

fuel cell system cannot start. Shift 

the shift position to P when starting 

the fuel cell system. (



P.180)

3

Press the power switch 
shortly and firmly.

When operating the power switch, 

one short, firm press is enough. It is 

not necessary to press and hold the 

switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, 

the fuel cell system will operate nor-

mally.
Continue depressing the brake 

pedal until the “READY” indicator is 

illuminated.
The fuel cell system can be started 

from any power switch mode.

4

Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.

The vehicle cannot be driven if the 

“READY” indicator is off.

■

Starting the fuel cell system in 

cold temperatures

●

When the fuel cell system is 

started during cold temperatures, 

the fuel cell stack quickly warms 

up using waste heat during power 

generation. Operation noises will 

be louder than usually, but this is 

not a malfunction. Depending on 

the situation, the operation noises 

may also continue for a fixed 

period of time after the “READY” 

indicator turn ON. (



P.75)

●

When the temperatures a cold, it 

may take more time than usual 

until the “READY” indicator turns 

on. In those cases, the progress 

state is displayed in the multi-

information display.

“FCV System is Warmed Up 
Waiting...”

●

When starting the fuel cell system 

during cold weather, “FCV System 

Power switch

Performing the following 
operations when carrying 
the electronic key on your 
person starts the fuel cell 
system or changes power 
switch modes.

Starting the fuel cell sys-
tem

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Shutdown Due to Freezing Stop in 

a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-

ual” may be displayed in the multi-

information display.

The fuel cell system is frozen and 
cannot be started. Contact your Toy-
ota dealer.

●

The power output will be tempo-

rarily limited until the fuel cell sys-

tem reaches full operating 

temperature.

●

When the traction battery is 

extremely cold (below approxi-

mately -22˚F [-30˚C]) under the 

influence of outside temperature, 

it may not be possible to start the 

fuel cell system. In this case, try to 

start the fuel cell system again 

after the temperature of the trac-

tion battery increases due to the 

outside temperature increase etc.

■

If the fuel cell system does not 

start

●

The immobilizer system may not 

have been deactivated. (



P.69) 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is 

shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

●

Check that the fuel door is closed. 

When the fuel door is open, the 

fuel cell system cannot be started. 

Close the fuel door before starting 

the system. (



P.205)

■

Sounds and vibrations specific 

to a fuel cell vehicle



P.75

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The fuel cell system cannot be 

started using the smart key system. 

Refer to P.473to restart the fuel cell 

system.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.118

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.131

■

Notes for the entry function



P.132

■

If “Smart Key System Malfunc-

tion See Owner’s Manual” is 

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Steering lock function

●

After turning the power switch off 

and opening and closing the 

doors, the steering wheel will be 

locked due to the steering lock 

function. Operating the power 

switch again automatically can-

cels the steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be 

released, “Push Power Switch 

while Turning Steering Wheel in 

Either Direction” will be displayed 

on the multi-information display. 

Press the power switch shortly 

and firmly while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor 

from overheating, the motor may 

be suspended if the fuel cell sys-

tem is turned on and off repeat-

edly in a short period of time. In 

this case, refrain from operating 

the power switch. After about 10 

seconds, the steering lock motor 

will resume functioning.

■

If the “READY” indicator does 

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

cator does not come on even after 

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performing the proper procedures 

for starting the vehicle, contact your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If the fuel cell system is mal-

functioning



P.453

■

Electronic key battery



P.425

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly 

and firmly, the power switch mode 

may not change or the fuel cell 

system may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the fuel cell 

system immediately after turning 

the power switch off, the fuel cell 

system may not start in some 

cases. After turning the power 

switch off, please wait a few sec-

onds before restarting the fuel cell 

system.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been 

deactivated in a customized setting, 

refer to P.470.

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake. 
(



P.184)

3

Shift the shift position to P. 
(



P.180)

Check that the shift position indica-

tor shows P and the parking brake 

indicator is illuminated.

4

Press the power switch.

The fuel cell system will stop, and 

the meter display will be extin-

guished (the shift position indicator 

will be extinguished a few seconds 

after the meter display).

5

Release the brake pedal and 
check that “ACCESSORY” or 
“IGNITION ON” is not shown 
on the meter.

■

Stopping the fuel cell system in 

cold temperatures

●

When the power switch is pressed 

and the fuel cell system is stopped 

WARNING

■

When starting the fuel cell 

system

Always start the fuel cell system 

while sitting in the driver’s seat. 

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal while starting the fuel cell 

system under any circumstances. 

Doing so may cause an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

■

Caution while driving

If fuel cell system failure occurs 

while the vehicle is moving, do not 

lock or open the doors until the 

vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. The steering lock func-

tion will activate and this may lead 

to an accident, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the fuel cell 

system

If the fuel cell system becomes 

difficult to start, have your vehicle 

checked by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the power 

switch

If the power switch seems to be 

operating somewhat differently 

than usual, such as the switch 

sticking slightly, there may be a 

malfunction. Contact your Toyota 

dealer immediately.

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during cold temperatures, the time 

for water purge from the tailpipe 

may be longer than usual to pre-

vent liquid in the fuel cell stack 

from freezing.

●

If the “FCV System Purge in Prog-

ress Purge will Stop Automati-

cally” is displayed in the multi-

information display, however it no 

problem to exit the vehicle.

●

The water purge time may also be 

long if the system is stopped 

before fuel cell system warm-up is 

completed.

●

It is normal to hear hissing and 

other sounds during purge. 

(



P.75)

●

It is not a problem to do refueling 

operations while the system is 

purging.

The purging process is carried out 

automatically after several min-

utes and a white mist may be 

emitted, however this is not a mal-

function.

■

Parking the vehicle during cold 

weather

●

Water may automatically purge 

from the tailpipe, even when the 

fuel cell system is off, in order to 

prevent liquid in the fuel cell stack, 

hydrogen pipelines, etc., from 

freezing. Also, water vapor may 

be purged, but this is not malfunc-

tion.

●

It is normal to hear hissing and 

other sounds during purge. 

(



P.75)

■

Automatic fuel cell system shut 

off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

feature that automatically shuts off 

the fuel cell system when the shift 

position is in P with the fuel cell 

system operating for an extended 

period.

●

The fuel cell system will automati-

cally shut off after approximately 1 

hour if it has been left running 

while the shift position is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic fuel 

cell system shut off feature will 

reset if the brake pedal is 

depressed or if the shift position is 

in a position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the 

door is locked with the door lock 

switch (



P.123) from the inside or 

the mechanical key from the out-

side, the automatic fuel cell sys-

tem shut off feature will be 

disabled. The timer for the auto-

matic fuel cell system shut off fea-

ture will be re-enabled if the 

driver’s door is opened.

■

When the shift control system 

malfunctions

When attempting to turn the power 

switch off while there is a malfunc-

tion in the shift control system, the 

power switch mode may change to 

ACC. In this case, ACC may be 

turned off by applying the parking 

brake and pressing the power 

switch again.
If there is a malfunction in the sys-

tem, have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Automatic P position selection 

function



P.180

■

Water release (H

2

O switch)



P.190

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Modes can be changed by 
pressing the power switch with 
the brake pedal released. (The 
mode changes each time the 
switch is pressed.)

“ACCESSORY”

“IGNITION ON”

1

OFF

The emergency flashers can be 
used.

2

ACC

Some electrical components such 
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed 
on the meter.

3

ON

All electrical components can be 
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on 
the meter.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more 

than 20 minutes or ON (with fuel cell 

system not operating) for more than 

an hour with the shift position in P, 

the power switch will automatically 

turn off. However, this function can-

not entirely prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery discharge. Do not leave the 

vehicle with the power switch in 

ACC or ON for long periods of time 

when the fuel cell system is not 

operating.

WARNING

■

Stopping the fuel cell system 

in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the fuel cell 

system in an emergency while 

driving the vehicle, press and 

hold the power switch for more 

than 2 seconds, or press it 

briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession. (



P.434)

However, do not touch the 

power switch while driving 

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the fuel cell system off while 

driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it 

more difficult to steer smoothly, 

so you should pull over and stop 

the vehicle as soon as it is safe 

to do so.

●

If the power switch is operated 

while the vehicle is running, a 

warning message will be shown 

on the multi-information display 

and a buzzer sounds.

●

When restarting the fuel cell 

system after an emergency 

shutdown, press the power 

switch.

Changing power switch 
modes

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Br mode is not a shift position. 
(



P.182)

■

For the shift positions

●

When the power switch is off or in 

ACC, the shift position cannot be 

changed.

●

When the power switch is in ON 

(the fuel cell system is not operat-

ing), the shift position can only be 

changed to N.

●

When the “READY” indicator is 

on, the shift position can be 

changed from P to D, N or R.

●

When the “READY” indicator is 

flashing, the shift position cannot 

be changed from P to another 

position even if the shift lever is 

operated. Wait until the “READY” 

indicator changes from a flashing 

to a solid light, and then operate 

the shift lever again.

●

The shift position can only be 

changed to Br mode directly from 

D.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

●

Do not leave the power switch 

in ACC or ON for long periods of 

time without the fuel cell system 

on.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION 

ON” is displayed on the meter, 

the power switch is not off. Exit 

the vehicle after turning the 

power switch off.

Shift position

Select the shift position 
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the fuel cell 

system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

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In addition, if an attempt is made to 

change the shift position by moving 

the shift lever or by pressing the P 

position switch in any of the follow-

ing situations, the buzzer will sound 

and the shifting operation will be dis-

abled or the shift position will auto-

matically change to N. When this 

happens, select an appropriate shift 

position.

●

Situations where the shifting oper-

ation will be disabled:

• When an attempt is made to 

change the shift position from P to 

other positions by moving the shift 

lever without depressing the brake 

pedal.

• When the shift lever is moved to 

attempt to change the shift posi-

tion from P or N with the accelera-

tor pedal depressed and the 

vehicle stopped

• When an attempt is made to 

change the shift position from P or 

N to Br mode by moving the shift 

lever.

• When the P position switch is 

pressed while the vehicle is run-
ning.

*1

●

Situations where the shift position 

will automatically change to N:

• When an attempt is made to 

select the R position by moving 

the shift lever when the vehicle is 
moving forward.

*2

• When an attempt is made to 

select the D position by moving 

the shift lever when the vehicle is 
moving in reverse.

*3

• When the shift position is changed 

from R to Br mode.

●

If N is selected while driving at a 

certain speed, even if the shift 

lever is not held in the N position, 

the shift position changes to N. In 

this situation, the buzzer sounds 

and a confirmation message is 

displayed on the multi-information 

display to inform the driver that the 

shift position has changed to N.

*1

:Shift position may be changed to 

P when driving at extremely low 
speeds.

*2

:Shift position may be changed to 

R when driving at low speeds.

*3

:Shift position may be changed to 

D when driving at low speeds.

■

Reverse warning buzzer

When shifting into R, a buzzer will 

sound to inform the driver that the 

shift position is in R.

■

When driving with the dynamic 

radar cruise control with full-

speed range activated

Even when performing the following 

actions with the intent of enabling 

regenerative braking, regenerative 

braking will not change, because 

the dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range will not be can-

celed.

●

When switching the driving mode 

to sport mode while driving in the 

D position (



P.314)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)



P.160

■

If a message about a shift oper-

ation is shown

To prevent the shift position from 

being selected incorrectly or the 

vehicle from moving unexpectedly, 

the shift position may be changed 

automatically or operating the shift 

lever may be required. In this case, 

change the shift position following 

the messages on the multi-informa-

tion display.

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the 12-volt battery



P.402

■

Customization

Reverse warning buzzer can be 

customized. (



P.500)

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Shift lever

Operate the shift lever gently and 
securely in the direction of the 
arrow on the shift position indicator.
To shift to N, slide the shift lever in 
the direction of the arrow and hold 
it.
Release the shift lever after each 
shifting operation to allow it to 

return to its regular position (

).

Shifting to Br mode is only possible 
when the shift position is in D.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, 
from N, D, Br mode or R to P, from 
D or Br mode to R, or from R to D, 
ensure that the brake pedal is being 
depressed and the vehicle is sta-
tionary.

Shift position indicator

Meter display:
The current shift position is high-

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift the shift 

position suddenly. 

Sudden changes in regenerative 

braking may cause the vehicle to 

spin or skid, resulting in an acci-

dent.

NOTICE

■

Situations where shift control 

system malfunctions are pos-

sible

If any of the following situations 

occurs, shift control system mal-

functions are possible. 

Immediately stop the vehicle in a 

safe place on level ground, apply 

the parking brake, and then con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

●

When the warning message 

indicating the shift control sys-

tem appears on the multi-infor-

mation display.

●

The display indicates that no 

shift position is selected for 

more than a few seconds.

Shifting the shift lever

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lighted.

P position switch

■

When shifting the shift posi-
tion to P

Fully stop the vehicle and set 
the parking brake, and then 
press the P position switch.

When the shift position is changed 
to P, the switch illuminates.
Check that the shift position indica-
tor shows P.

■

Shifting the shift position 
from P to other positions



While depressing the brake 
pedal firmly, operate the shift 
lever. If the shift lever is oper-
ated without depressing the 
brake pedal, the buzzer will 
sound and the shifting opera-
tion will be disabled.



When selecting the shift posi-
tion, make sure that the shift 
position has been changed to 
the desired position by check-
ing the shift position indicator 
provided on the instrument 
cluster.



The shift position cannot be 
changed from P to Br mode 
directly.

■

Automatic P position selection 

function

In the following situations, the shift 

position is automatically changed to 

P.

●

When pressing the power switch 

with the vehicle stopped while the 

power switch is in ON and the shift 

position is in a position other than 

P (after the shift position has 

changed to P, the power switch 
will turn off)

*

●

If the driver’s door is opened and 

all of the following conditions are 

met, while the shift position is in a 

position other than P

• The power switch is in ON.

• The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift 
position is changed to P, operate the 
shift lever again.

WARNING

■

For the shift lever

●

Do not remove the shift lever 

knob or use anything but a gen-

uine Toyota shift lever knob. 

Also, do not hang anything on 

the shift lever.

Doing so could prevent the shift 

lever from returning to position, 

causing unexpected accidents 

to occur when the vehicle is in 

motion.

●

In order to prevent the shift 

position from accidentally being 

changed, do not touch the shift 

lever when not using them.

P position switch

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●

When the vehicle is stopped after 

the fuel cell system has been 

stopped in an emergency while 

driving

●

When voltage of the 12-volt bat-

tery drops while the shift position 

is in a position other than P

*

: When the power switch is pressed 

while driving at extremely slow 
speeds, such as immediately 
before stopping the vehicle, the 
shift position may automatically 
change to P. Make sure that the 
vehicle is completely stopped 
before pressing the power switch.

■

If the shift position cannot be 

shifted from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt 

battery is discharged. Check the 12-

volt battery in this situation. 

(



P.473)



Performing the following oper-
ations allows the power 
switch to be set to ACC with 
the shift position held in N.

1

Operate the shift lever and 
change the shift position to N 
when the fuel cell system is 
operating.

2

Return the shift lever to its 

regular position (

).

3

Operate the shift lever to N 
and hold it there until the 
buzzer sounds.

WARNING

■

P position switch

●

Do not press the P position 

switch while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

If the P position switch is 

pressed when driving at very 

low speeds (for example, 

directly before stopping the 

vehicle), the vehicle may stop 

suddenly when the shift position 

switches to P, which could lead 

to an accident.

●

In order to prevent the shift 

position from accidentally being 

changed, do not touch the P 

position switch when not using 

them.

NOTICE

■

Notes regarding shift lever 

and P position switch opera-

tion

Avoid repeatedly operating the 

shift lever and P position switch in 

quick succession.

The system protection function 

may activate and it will not be 

temporarily possible to shift the 

shift position other than P. If this 

happens, please wait for a while 

before attempting to change the 

shift position again.

■

When exiting the vehicle 

(driver’s seat only)

Check that the shift position indi-

cator shows P and that the park-

ing brake indicator is illuminated 

before opening the door and exit-

ing the vehicle.

When the power switch is 
changed to ACC with the 
shift position held in N

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Press the power switch within 
5 seconds after the buzzer 
sounds.

The power switch will be set to 
ACC with the shift position in N.

*

 

Make sure to check that the buzzer 

sounds and “Holding N Push P 

Switch When Done” is displayed on 

the multi-information display.



To change to a shift position 
other than N, press the P 
position switch. The shift posi-
tion will be changed to P.



Even if the fuel cell system is 
not operating, by operating 
the shift lever and the power 
switch, the power switch may 
be changed to ACC with the 
shift position held in N. Make 
sure that the fuel cell system 
is operating before performing 
the operation.

*

: To keep this state, do not operate 

the power switch. If the power 
switch is operated repeatedly, the 
power switch will turn off after the 
shift position has automatically 
changed to P.

■

Driving mode



P.314

■

Snow mode



P.315

■

Br mode

Suitable for driving that requires 
strong deceleration force, such 

as down-hill driving, etc.
To select Br mode, shift the shift 
lever down.

The Br mode indicator will illumi-
nate on the meter.

To return to normal driving 
mode, depress the accelerator 
pedal or select the D position 
again with the shift lever.

■

Br mode

Depending on the condition of the 

traction battery, Br mode may not be 

available. In that case, a message is 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.

■

Sounds when in Br mode



P.75

Selecting the driving 
mode

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1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.

3

Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster 

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or 

rear turn signal lights has not 

burned out.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing 

before a lane change has been 

performed

Operate the lever again.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.500)

Turn signal lever

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■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set 
and released manually.

U.S.A.

Canada

1

Pull the switch to set the 
parking brake

The parking brake indicator light 
will turn on.

Pull and hold the parking brake 
switch if an emergency occurs and 
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

2

Push the switch to release 
the parking brake

• Operate the parking brake switch 

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake auto-

matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by 
depressing the accelerator pedal. 
When using this function, slowly 
depress the accelerator pedal.

Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator light turn off.

■

Turns automatic mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, 
pull and hold the parking brake 
switch until a message is shown 
on the multi-information display.

“EPB Shift Interlock Function 
Activated”

When the automatic mode is 
turned on, the parking brake 
operates as follows.



When the shift position is 
shifted from P, the parking 
brake will be released, and 
the parking brake indicator 
light will turn off.

Parking brake

The parking brake can be 
set or released automati-
cally or manually.

In automatic mode, the 
parking brake can be set or 
released automatically 
according to the shift lever 
operation. Also, even in 
automatic mode, the park-
ing brake can be set or 
released manually.

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

When the shift position is 
shifted to P, the parking brake 
will be set, and the parking 
brake indicator light will turn 
on.

Operate the shift lever and P 
position switch with the vehicle 
stopped and the brake pedal 
depressed.

■

Turns automatic mode off

While the vehicle is stopped, 
press and hold the parking 
brake switch until a message is 
shown on the multi-information 
display.

“EPB Shift Interlock Function 
Deactivated”

Operate the shift lever and P 
position switch with the vehicle 
stopped and the brake pedal 
depressed.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

■

Parking brake automatic 

release function

●

When the shift position is shifted 

from P, the parking brake will be 

released in automatic mode.

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are met in manual mode, the 

parking brake can be released by 

depressing the accelerator pedal.

• The driver’s door is closed

• The driver is wearing the seat belt

• The shift position is in D or R

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated 

repeatedly over a short period of 

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this 

happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will 

return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If 

the message does not disappear 

after operating the switch several 

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may 

be heard. This does not indicate a 

malfunction.

■

Parking brake operation

●

Depending on the power switch 

mode, the parking brake indicator 

light will turn on and stay on as 

described below: 

ON: Comes on until the parking 

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned 

off with the parking brake set, the 

parking brake indicator light will 

stay on for about 15 seconds. This 

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does not indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch 

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake 

setting and releasing) will be turned 

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.160

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 

driven with the parking brake 

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. (with the vehicle reached a 

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])

■

If the parking brake indicator 

flashes



P.449

■

Usage in winter time



P.321

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle 

alone. The parking brake may be 

released unintentionally and there 

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident 

resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, set 

the parking brake, shift the shift 

position to P and make sure that 

the vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer immediately if 

this occurs.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift position is in 
D or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has 
been depressed to stop the 
vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift 
position in D to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

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Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.184)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction 

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.448

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline exercise 

caution. The brake hold function 

may not hold the vehicle in such a 

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not 

designed for use when parking 

the vehicle for a long period of 

time. Turning the power switch off 

while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, 

which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the power 

switch, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift position to P and set 

the parking brake.

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: If equipped

Turns the ASC on/off

When the ASC is on, the indicator 
illuminates on the ASC switch.

■

Operating conditions

When the driving mode select 

switch is not in Eco drive mode.

■

Temporary cancelation of the 

ASC system functions

The ASC system may be temporar-

ily canceled depending on the driv-

ing conditions, such as when the 

tires slip due to sudden accelera-

tion.
The tones may not sound if the driv-

ing mode is switched continuously 

in short time periods.

ASC (Active Sound 

Control)

*

The ASC is a system that 
conveys the operating con-
ditions, such as accelera-
tion and deceleration of the 
vehicle, with sounds to the 
driver. The vehicle’s reac-
tion with regards to the 
driver’s acceleration and 
brake operations are con-
veyed with sound. The 
respective tone changes for 
normal mode and sport 
mode. (



P.314)

Turning the ASC on/off

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When the H

2

O switch pressed 

while the “READY” indicator is 
on, the vehicle purges water.
When the switch is pressed 
again, purging stops.

System purging and purging com-
plete messages are displayed in 
the multi-information display.

■

Water release function during 

cold weather

In the following cases, the fuel cell 

system automatic drainage may not 

operate. It may not be possible to 

start the fuel cell system due to the 

fuel cell stack, hydrogen pipes, etc., 

being frozen.

●

When transporting or towing the 

vehicle in frozen areas

●

When the 12-volt battery terminals 

are disconnected and remain as 

such in frozen areas

Operate the water release function 
with the following procedure before-
hand to prevent water from freezing 
in the system.

1

Turn the power switch to ON and 

press the H

2

O switch.

Check that the “Active Purge Mode 

ON” message is displayed in the 

multi-information display.

2

While depressing the brake, 

press the power switch to start 

the fuel cell system.

Check that the “READY” indicator 

turns on.

3

Press the power switch to stop 

the fuel cell system.

The water release is automatically 

performed. (Longer than normal 

water purge)

■

Purging while parked

The water release function does not 

completely prevent purging while 

parked. The purge capacity while 

parked changes depending on out-

side temperature and operating con-

ditions.
If the “READY” indicator continues 

to remain on after water release has 

been performed, water may be gen-

erated and purged when parked.

Water release (H

2

O 

switch)

When the fuel cell system is 
stopped, water is automati-
cally purged from the tail-
pipe.

To minimize water accumu-
lation at parking garages, 
etc., purge can be done 
manually before parking.

H

2

O switch

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Operating the 

 switch 

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

1

 The side marker, parking, 

tail, license plate, instrument 
panel lights, and daytime run-
ning lights (



P.191) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 
on.

3

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights (



P.191) and 

all the lights listed above turn 
on and off automatically.

4

 (if equipped) Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the 

parking lights and illuminate 

brighter than the parking lights. 

(On some models: Using the 

same lights as the headlights and 

illuminate darker than the head-

lights.)

●

To make your vehicle more visible 

to other drivers during daytime 

driving, the daytime running lights 

turn on automatically when all of 

the following conditions are met. 

(The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The fuel cell system is operating

• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the 

 

or 

*

 position

*

: When the surroundings are bright

●

The daytime running lights remain 

on after they illuminate, even if the 

parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running 

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light 

system offers greater durability 

and consumes less electricity, so 

it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

Operating instructions

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Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the 

sensor is affixed to the windshield.

Doing so interferes with the sensor 

detecting the level of ambient light 

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The 
headlights and tail lights turn off 
30 seconds after the driver’s door 
is opened and closed if the power 
switch is turned to ACC or off. 
(The lights turn off immediately if 

 on the key is pressed after all 

the doors are closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: 

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the power switch is turned 

to ACC or off and the driver’s door 

is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the 
power switch to ON, or turn the light 
switch off once and then back to 

 or 

.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power 

switch is turned off or turned to ACC 

and the driver’s door is opened 

while the lights are turned on.

■

Automatic headlight leveling 

system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is auto-

matically adjusted according to the 

number of passengers and the load-

ing condition of the vehicle to 

ensure that the headlights do not 

interfere with other road users.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination

When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to 

, if 

the windshield wipers are used, the 
headlights will turn on automatically 
after several seconds to help 
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery of the vehicle from discharging, 

if the headlights and/or tail lights are 

on when the power switch is turned 

off the 12-volt battery saving func-

tion will operate and automatically 

turn off all the lights after approxi-

mately 20 minutes. When the power 

switch is turned to ON, the 12-volt 

battery-saving function will be dis-

abled. 

When any of the following are per-

formed, the 12-volt battery-saving 

function is canceled once and then 

reactivated. All the lights will turn off 

automatically 20 minutes after the 

12-volt battery-saving function has 

been reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door or the trunk is 

opened or closed

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.500)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the fuel cell 

system is off.

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With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to 
turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the 
center position to turn the high 
beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high 
beams once.

You can flash the high beams with 
the headlights on or off.

1

Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch.

Turning on the high beam 
headlights

AHB (Automatic High 

Beam)

The Automatic High Beam 
uses a front camera located 
behind the upper portion of 
the windshield to assess the 
brightness of the lights of 
vehicles ahead, street-
lights, etc., and automati-
cally turns the high beams 
on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic 

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe your 

surroundings and turning the high 

beams on or off manually if nec-

essary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High 

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic 
High Beam

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Turn the headlight switch to 

the 

 or 

 position.

When the headlight switch lever is 

in the low beam position, the AHB 

system will be enabled and the 

AHB indicator will illuminate.

■

Conditions to turn the high 

beams on/off automatically

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are met, the high beams will 

be turned on automatically (after 

approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with 

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the 

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions 

are met, the high beams will turn 

off automatically:

• The vehicle speed is below 

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have their head-

lights or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the 

road ahead.

■

Front camera detection infor-

mation

●

The high beams may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following 

situations:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears 

from around a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of 

by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead cannot be 

detected due to repeated curves, 

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a 

faraway lane on a wide road

• When the lights of vehicles ahead 

are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off 

if a vehicle ahead that is using fog 

lights without its headlights turned 

on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic 

signals, and illuminated billboards 

or signs and other reflective 

objects may cause the high 

beams to change to the low 

beams, or the low beams to 

remain on.

●

The following factors may affect 

the amount of time taken for the 

high beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, 

fog lights, and tail lights of vehi-

cles ahead

• The movement and direction of 

vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has 

operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-

wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road 

surface, etc.)

• The number of passengers and 

amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off 

unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may 

not be detected.

●

In the following situations the sys-

tem may not be able to correctly 

detect the surrounding brightness 

level. This may cause the low 

beams to remain on or the high 

beams to flash or dazzle pedestri-

ans or vehicles ahead. In such a 

case, it is necessary to manually 

switch between the high and low 

beams.

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• When driving in inclement weather 

(heavy rain, snow, fog, sand-

storms, etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured 

by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• When the windshield is cracked or 

damaged

• When the front camera is 

deformed or dirty

• When the temperature of the front 

camera is extremely high

• When the surrounding brightness 

level is equal to that of headlights, 

tail lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of 

vehicles ahead are turned off, 

dirty, changing color, or not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, 

snow, dust, etc., from a preceding 

vehicle

• When driving through an area of 

intermittently changing brightness 

and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly 

driving ascending/descending 

roads, or roads with rough, bumpy 

or uneven surfaces (such as 

stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly 

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• When there is a highly reflective 

object ahead of the vehicle, such 

as a sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding 

vehicle is highly reflective, such as 

a container on a truck

• When the vehicle’s headlights are 

damaged or dirty, or are not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling 

due to a flat tire, a trailer being 

towed, etc.

• When the headlights are changed 

between the high beams and low 

beams repeatedly in an abnormal 

manner

• When the driver believes that the 

high beams may be flashing or 

dazzling pedestrians or other driv-

ers

■

Temporarily lowering sensor 

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be 

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the power switch off while 

the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

.

●

The headlight switch lever is in 

low beam position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is 

on.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step 

2

, 

repeat pushing the headlight 

switch lever to the high beam 

position then pulling it to the orig-

inal position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in the origi-

nal position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the 

AHB indicator is turn on and off 3 

times.

■

Switching to the high 
beams

Push the lever away from you.

The AHB indicator will turn off and 
the high beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position 
to activate the Automatic High 
Beam system.

Turning the high beams 
on/off manually

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Switching to the low beams

Press the Automatic High Beam 
switch.

The AHB indicator will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the 
Automatic High Beam system 
again.

■

Temporarily switching to 
the low beams

Pull the lever toward you and 
then return it to its original posi-
tion.

The high beams are on while the 
lever is pulled toward you. How-
ever, after the lever is returned to its 
original position, the low beams 
remain on for a certain period of 
time. Afterwards, the Automatic 
High Beam system will be activated 
again.

■

Temporarily switching to the 

low beams

It is recommended to switch to the 

low beams when the high beam 

may cause problems or distress to 

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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Operate the 

 lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows:



Intermittent windshield wip-
ers with interval adjuster

When intermittent windshield 
wiper operation is selected, the 
wiper interval can be also 
adjusted.

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 

(Canada)
Off

2

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Can-

ada)
Intermittent operation

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Can-

ada)
Low speed wiper operation

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Can-

ada)
High speed wiper operation

5

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Can-

ada)
Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted 
when intermittent operation is 
selected.

6

Increases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and 

washer

Operating the lever can 
switch between automatic 
operation and manual oper-
ation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they 

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
(After operating several times, the 
wipers operate once more time 
after a short delay to prevent drip-
ping. However, the dripping preven-
tion does not operate while the 
vehicle is moving.)



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

When 

 is selected, the wip-

ers will operate automatically 
when the sensor detects falling 
rain. The system automatically 
adjusts wiper timing in accor-
dance with rain volume and 
vehicle speed.

1

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Off

2

 Rain-sensing wiper oper-

ation

The wipers will operate automati-
cally when the sensor detects fall-
ing rain. The system automatically 
adjusts wiper timing in accordance 
with rain volume and vehicle speed.

3

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Low speed wiper operation

4

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

High speed wiper operation

5

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada)

Temporary operation

When 

 is selected, the sen-

sor sensitivity can be adjusted 
by turning the switch ring.

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Increases the sensitivity

7

Decreases the sensitivity

8

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
(After operating several times, the 
wipers operate once more time 
after a short delay to prevent drip-
ping. However, the dripping preven-
tion does not operate while the 
vehicle is moving.)

9

*

 Rear camera washer 

operation

Pushing the lever operates the rear 
camera washer and cleans the rear 
camera and the camera for the Dig-
ital Rearview Mirror.

*

: Vehicles with Digital Rearview 

Mirror

■

The windshield wiper and 

washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Effects of vehicle speed on 

wiper operation (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

Even when the wipers are not in 

AUTO mode, vehicle speed affects 

the time until the drip prevention 

wiper sweep occurs.
With low speed windshield wiper 

operation selected, wiper operation 

will be switched from low speed to 

intermittent wiper operation only 

when the vehicle is stationary.

(However, when the sensor sensitiv-

ity is adjusted to the highest level, 

the mode cannot be switched.)

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the 

amount of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It 

may not operate properly when 

sunlight from the rising or setting 

of the sun intermittently strikes the 

windshield, or if bugs, etc., are 

present on the windshield.

●

If the wiper is turned to AUTO 

mode while the power switch is in 

ON, the wipers will operate once 

to show that AUTO mode is acti-

vated.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop 

sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, 

or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, automatic 

operation may not occur. In this 

case, operate the wipers in any 

mode other than AUTO mode.

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If no windshield washer fluid 

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are 

not blocked if there is washer fluid in 

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

■

Front door opening linked wind-

shield wiper stop function 

(vehicles with rain-sensing 

windshield wipers)

When 

 is selected and the wind-

shield wipers are operating, if a front 
door is opened while the vehicle is 
stopped and the P shift position is 
selected, operation of the wind-
shield wipers will be stopped to pre-
vent anyone near the vehicle from 
being sprayed by water from the 
wipers. When the front door is 
closed, wiper operation will resume.

■

When stopping fuel cell system 

in an emergency while driving

If the windshield wipers are operat-

ing when fuel cell system is 

stopped, the windshield wipers will 

operate in high speed operation. 

After the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion will return to normal when the 

power switch is turned to ON, or 

operation will stop when the driver’s 

door is opened.

When the windshield wipers are 
not being used, they retract to 
below the hood. To enable the 
windshield wipers to be lifted 

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of 

windshield wipers in AUTO 

mode (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may oper-

ate unexpectedly if the sensor is 

touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration in AUTO mode. 

Take care that your fingers or any-

thing else do not become caught 

in the windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of 

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the 

washer fluid until the windshield 

becomes warm. The fluid may 

freeze on the windshield and 

cause low visibility. This may lead 

to an accident, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When there is no washer fluid 

spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump 

may be caused if the lever is 

pulled toward you and held con-

tinually.

■

When a nozzle becomes 

blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or 

other object. The nozzle will be 

damaged.

Changing the windshield 
wiper rest position/Lifting 
the windshield wipers

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when parking in cold conditions 
or when replacing a windshield 
wiper insert, change the rest 
position of the windshield wipers 
to the service position using the 
wiper lever.

■

Raising the wipers to the 
service position

Within approximately 45 sec-
onds of turning the power switch 
off, move the wiper lever to the 

 (U.S.A.) or 

 (Canada) 

position and hold it for approxi-
mately 2 seconds or more.

The wipers will move to the service 
position.

■

Lifting the windshield wip-
ers

While holding the hook portion 

 of the wiper arm, lift the wind-

shield wiper from the wind-

shield.

■

Lowering the windshield wipers 

to the retracted position

With the windshield wipers placed 

on the windshield, turn the power 

switch to ON and then move the 

wiper lever to an operating position. 

When the wiper switch is turned off, 

the windshield wipers will stop at the 

retracted position. Even if the wipers 

deviate while the power switch is off, 

the wipers will return to the normal 

position.

NOTICE

■

When lifting the windshield 

wipers

●

Do not lift the windshield wipers 

when they are in the retracted 

position below the hood. Other-

wise, they may contact the 

hood, possibly resulting in dam-

age to a windshield wiper and/or 

the hood.

●

Do not lift a windshield wiper by 

the wiper blade. Otherwise, the 

wiper blade may be deformed.

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NOTICE

●

Do not operate the wiper lever 

when the windshield wipers are 

lifted. Otherwise, the wind-

shield wipers may contact the 

hood, possibly resulting in dam-

age to the windshield wipers 

and/or hood.

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

Close the all the doors and 
windows.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift position to P.



Turn the power switch off.



Turn off the headlights.

■

Fuel types



P.485

■

Notes on fueling

●

Fueling will not be possible if the 

pressure inside the vehicle’s 

hydrogen tanks is higher than the 

supply pressure of the hydrogen 

station. If the hydrogen tanks are 

more than half full, the vehicle will 

be unable to fuel at a H35 dis-

penser. A hydrogen station with a 

H70 dispenser (supply pressure of 
10150 psi) [70 MPa, 714 kgf/cm

2

, 

700 bar] is necessary to com-

pletely fill hydrogen tanks.

●

If the fueling cannot be completed 

due to trouble with the station 

equipment, call the number indi-

cated on the equipment.

Opening the fuel door



Fuel with compressed 
hydrogen gas only at hydro-
gen stations.



Fuel at hydrogen stations 
conforming with the Society 
of Automotive Engineers 
(SAE) J2601 fueling proto-
col or laws that may super-
sede such SAE protocols.



Refer to the Mirai Station 
Finder Application in Con-
nected services, 
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services/ (for 
U.S. owners) or 
https://www.toyota.ca/toy-
ota/en/about/connected-ser-
vices (for Canadian 
owners), or call 1-800-331-
4331 (for U.S. owners) or 1-
888-869-6828 (for Cana-
dian owners).



Observe any notices or 
instructions shown at hydro-
gen stations.



The filling time and amount 
of fuel may depend on out-
side temperature and the 
equipment at that hydrogen 
station.



Vehicles with expired hydro-
gen tanks must not be used. 
Check P.80 to learn how 
and when to check the expi-
ration. Consult your Toyota 
dealer.

Before filling

WARNING

■

When filling

Observe the following precautions 

while fueling the vehicle. Failure 

to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

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Press the opener switch.

If the “READY” indicator is on or the 

power switch is in ON, the fuel door 

WARNING

●

Turn the power switch off before 

fueling.

●

Ensure the hydrogen gas noz-

zle is locked onto the vehicle 

receptacle before filling. This 

can be done by pulling on the 

hydrogen gas nozzle to check 

that it cannot be pulled off. Fail-

ure to do so may result in injury 

or damage to the hydrogen gas 

nozzle or vehicle.

●

Do not smoke while fueling.

●

Because the fuel is cold, the 

hydrogen gas nozzle and vehi-

cle receptacle surface will 

become cold, and frost may 

develop. After fueling is com-

pleted, remove the hydrogen 

gas nozzle by the plastic handle 

only. Do not touch any other 

parts of the hydrogen gas noz-

zle or vehicle receptacle with 

bare hands immediately after 

fueling, as frostbite may occur.

NOTICE

■

When filling

●

Fuel only with compressed 

hydrogen gas at stations com-

pliant with the Society of Auto-

motive Engineers (SAE) J2601 

fueling protocol or laws that may 

supersede such SAE protocols. 

If improper fuels are used, the 

fuel cell stack will be damaged.

●

Do not swing or drop the hydro-

gen gas nozzle, or subject it to a 

large amount of force. Doing so 

may cause damage.

●

If the hydrogen gas nozzle can-

not be removed after fueling, it 

may be frozen to the vehicle 

receptacle. Wait for the hydro-

gen gas nozzle to thaw before 

attempting to remove. Do not 

pull or rotate the hydrogen gas 

nozzle forcibly. Failure to follow 

these precautions may cause 

damage.

●

Be sure to replace the cap after 

filling. If foreign material gets in 

the vehicle receptacle, it may 

cause damage.

●

Do not put anything sharp, such 

as a screwdriver, blade, or any 

foreign object into the opening 

of the vehicle receptacle. If the 

vehicle receptacle is damaged, 

hydrogen gas may leak during 

fueling.

●

If you notice anything unusual 

about the vehicle receptacle, 

please notify your Toyota 

dealer.

●

If you notice anything unusual 

with the hydrogen dispenser or 

hydrogen gas nozzle, please 

notify the hydrogen station 

operator. Contact information is 

usually displayed on the dis-

penser.

Opening the fuel door

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will not be unlocked.

2

Remove the cap and attach it 
to the holder.

■

If “Stop in a Safe Place Turn 

Power OFF Open Hydrogen 

Filler Door” is displayed on the 

multi-information display

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and 

press the fuel door opener switch 

once more with the following proce-

dure:

1

Shift the shift position to P.

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Press the fuel door opener 

switch.

■

Sounds during filling

When fueling with compressed 

hydrogen gas, noises from gas flow-

ing through the hydrogen gas noz-

zle and hydrogen tank valves can 

sometimes be heard. (



P.75)

1

Replace the cap.

2

Close the fuel door.

■

Error operation prevention 

function

When the fuel door is open, the fuel 

cell system will not start. When the 

“READY” indicator is on, the fuel 

door will not open.

■

If “Open Filler Door Detected 

Stop in a Safe Place Close 

Hydrogen Filler Door” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The fuel door is open. Stop the vehi-

cle in a safe place and close the fuel 

door.

■

If “Open Filler Door Detected 

Close Hydrogen Filler Door 

Restart Vehicle” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

The fuel door is open and the fuel 

cell system cannot be started. Shift 

the shift position to P and, turn the 

power switch off, then:

Closing the fuel door